LAS CRUCES — Several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies working together arrested 25 alleged drug traffickers during a warrant roundup late last week, according to a news release.

The majority of the arrests were for individuals charged with trafficking or possession of dangerous drugs, like heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine.

The most dangerous fugitive, Vicente Hernandez Sr., was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Hernandez posed the most significant threat, because in prior encounters with law enforcement, he had been found in possession of a firearm. Hernandez also has a son that currently resides with him and is believed to be an East Side Loco 13 gang member and known to carry firearms. During the arrest of Hernandez, a Las Cruces Police Department officer was bitten by a dog.

The arrests, during this operation, were the results of ongoing narcotics investigations undertaken by Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and FBI that were initiated with the intent to infiltrate, disrupt and dismantle the street level to mid-level narcotic trafficking that is occurring in Doña Ana County and the surrounding areas.

Said U.S. Marshal Conrad E. Candelaria: "These accomplished operations echo the all too familiar message that the sum of many law enforcement agencies working together can achieve greater results and communities are safer for all of our citizens because of effective cooperation and partnerships."